"Crispy outsides, moist and fluffy insides, this Falafel recipe is astonishingly straightforward. Freshly made falafels is one of those foods everyone should experience, at least once!..."
INGREDIENTS
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225 g / 8 oz dried chick peas ((Note 1))
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1 cup parsley leaves (, roughly chopped)
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1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, roughly chopped)
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6 scallions/shallots (, white and light green part only finely chopped (Note 2))
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2 cloves of garlic (, minced)
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1 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp coriander
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp baking powder ((Note 3))
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4 tsp flour ((plain/all purpose) OR chickpea flour)
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5 tbsp water
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500 ml / 2 cups+ vegetable oil ((Note 4))
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4 tbsp tahini
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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4 tbsp water
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1/4 tsp salt ((adjust to taste))
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Pita bread or other flatbreads
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Tabbouleh ((recipe below))
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Hummus ((optional extra))
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Shredded lettuce, tomato slices, sliced red or white onion